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尘世
chénshì
Description
"尘世"指的是我们生活的这个人间世界，常常带有一点烦恼和辛苦的感觉。
"尘世" refers to the human world we live in, often carrying a sense of troubles and hardships.
这个词比较文雅，多用在书里或诗歌里。
This word is quite elegant and is mostly used in books or poetry.
Meanings
尘世chénshì
the mortal world; this earthly human life
他想离开尘世，去山里安静地生活。
He wants to leave the world and live quietly in the mountains.
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Notes
- Etymology
尘 (dust) + 世 (world), literally the "dusty world" of human affairs.
- Nuance
literary and slightly Buddhist-tinged; suggests worldly cares, contrasted with spiritual escape.
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